“Pass on peace, not COVID-19” is the inspirational message written in the sands of Anna Maria Island by local artist Jim Shipley, and people all over the world have seen it, thanks to Patricia Filomeno, owner of Ink Graphics Media and Florida Furniture Rental.
On Saturday, March 28, Filomeno and her husband, Rainer Scheer, went for a walk on Anna Maria Island and spotted the artist working on a sand installation with the mission to share peace and love in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
“We decided to bring our drone and film it,” she said. “We have over 82,000 views already. I am so proud that our video served as inspiration for thousands of people.”
“This is totally awesome!” Shipley said. “Doing just what I wanted to do, the message is getting out there. It’s all about peace. Thanks for passing it on, that’s what it’s all about.”
Patricia Filomena with Jim Shipley’s sand sculpture. - Patricia Filomena | Submitted
Artist Jim Shipley made these sand sculptures in Holmes Beach last week. - Mark Taylor | Submitted
Artist Jim Shipley made these sand sculptures in Holmes Beach last week. - Mark Taylor | Submitted
Artist Jim Shipley made these sand sculptures in Holmes Beach last week. - Mark Taylor | Submitted
Artist Jim Shipley made these sand sculptures in Holmes Beach last week. - Mark Taylor | Submitted
